Record Number of Journalists in Jail, Report Finds

According to the The Committee to Protect Journalists, a New York-based advocacy group, recorded the highest number of jailed journalists since they began keeping track in 1990. More than 179 people were imprisoned in connection with their work as reporters, editors and photographers in 2011.Iran held the largest number, according to the group, with 42 people in jail. when ! first read this I was like wow!! this is sad go to jail because you are doing your job that's just not right.

Soccer

The Mexican player Javier Hernandez who plays for Manchester United wont be able the next four games because the got injured last week on a game. this is bad news because he is a very important player for the team.

cellphone-free at the gyms

I read in an article that they want to make the gyms cellphone-free because they prevent people from yakking on their phones and annoying the fitness buffs who want to crank out reps and mileage in relative peace. I don't think this will be a good idea because all the people needs their cellphone when they workout, to listen to music watch the time etc.. this shouldn't be allow.

Two Drugs Appear to Delay Progression of Breast Cancer

Two drugs can delay by several months the time before advanced breast cancer worsens, potentially providing new options for women with that disease, researchers reported Wednesday.

Both drugs, pertuzumab from Genentech and everolimus from Novartis, also showed signs in clinical trials that they could prolong lives, though researchers said it was too early to say that definitively. Still this is good news for all women this shows that there are many options for women with breast cancer.

I saw in the news that Eric Ding of Harvard created Campaign for Cancer Prevention, the first online platform where visitors can donate directly to cancer prevention research projects. This online platform will provide more information to the people who wants to learn more about the cancer prevention.

President Obama said he thought most parents would agree that emergency contraceptives should not be sold over the counter to girls younger than 16. I think this is a good idea and will prevent the abuse of contraceptive as a drug.

Spent Batteries From U.S. Put Mexicans’ Health at Risk

 The spent batteries Americans turn in for recycling are increasingly being sent to Mexico, where their lead is often extracted by crude methods that are illegal in the United States, exposing plant workers and local residents to dangerous levels of a toxic metal. They should solve this problem immediately because this is attempting against the health of the people.